School Health Services Program (Medicaid)

Resources in Response to COVID-19

The Office of Standards and Instructional Support has contributed to resources that support educators during these unprecedented times. The following are the most requested areas to find answers to frequently asked questions. In addition, a frequent question our office receives is in regard to priority standards. Our office implements legislation and current legislation does not prioritize specific grade-level expectations in any content area. Therefore, we operate to assist districts in implementing standards that are adopted by the State Board of Education in all content areas. Curricular decisions are made at the local level.

Best Practices for Educators

Remote Learning Resources

CDE Hybrid Learning Guide

Preschool-3rd Grade Guidance

Reopening Schools Guidance

CDE Policy Guidance

About School Health Services (Medicaid)

Colorado districts can claim for Medicaid covered services that are provided in schools. The Colorado Department of Education provides training for developing the local services plans required for participation in this program. This site provides guidance and resources.

Health and Wellness Quick Links

Health and Wellness Fact Sheets

Contact the Health and Wellness Team

News and Announcements

August 16, 2021: New Supports tools ready to use for districts and BOCES. The (1) Annual Report to CDE Cheat Sheet and (2) Category Transition Support tool are available for district/BOCES use under the Annual Report to CDE section. Many documents on the SHS program webpage were revised to improve accessibility and document formatting. Check out our documents and send any questions comments or concerns to Omar Estrada

November 1, 2020: New Guidelines, templates, and forms posted for Districts participating in the 2021-2026 group School Health Services Program. New documents are listed below under Local Services Plan (LSP) and Annual Report to CDE. Check out our LSP revisions overview of changes recording for a video summary of the changes!

October 1, 2020: Free Care update in effect. Beginning in October 2020 the SHS Program expansion will include program covered services to be reimbursable to districts and BOCES for Health First Colorado enrolled students that have other medical plans of care (outside of IEPs/IFSPs) where medical necessity has been established.

Program Rules and Information

Fact Sheet (leaving CDE website)
Timeline 2021-2022
School Health Services Program Manual (Leaving CDE Website)

Program Resources

Local Services Plan (LSP)

View revisions to the LSP: Watch the CDE SHS Update Recording

Local Services Plan Guidelines
- 2021-2026 LSP Guidelines (PDF)
Local Services Plan Templates
- LSP Form 5-Year 2021-2026 (Word | PDF)
  - Part V - Assurances Page
  - Due: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
- Previous Cohort LSP Template (Word | PDF)
Local Services Plan Development Strategies (PDF)
Local Services Plan Health Needs Assessment (PDF | Word)